Day 87: Blackrock Hut to Hightop Hut || Appalachian Trail 2022

[@glorgau]

I always got a good sleep in a tent when the rain is falling. Makes one glad to be inside and under cover. Used to always go hiking with my dog and he recognized the value of being inside.

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

900+ miles 👏👏👏👏 Another rainstorm cliff hanger 😳

[@judyrobinson9556]

Good that you got your tent up before the crashing storm. Lightning and thunder can be unnerving when you're in a tent, but you'll do fine. Many challenges along the way! Take care, you can do it!

[@dannythecamper4186]

Good video with some good views, a deer and some rabbits, good job over 900 miles , so let's keep on hiking...

[@jeansmoczynski9822]

I have been watching you since day one and really look forward to your videos each day. Hang in there. You are doing great. 900 miles is a huge accomplishment.

[@barbarabugg2321]

900 miles woo hoo! Such an accomplishment! Concentrate on the good things of your adventure and the things you have to look forward to. I’ve been watching since day 1 and I know you have the stamina and can talk yourself through this. We are all cheering you on Honey Bee!!

[@lark518Photo]

I hiked up to Blackrock summit in May, i have have a video and stayed in Loft Mountain campground the first week of may going south and 5 days going north the end of May. loved it and met lots of AT hikers. and spend a lot of times at that camp store and bought plenty of beer soda and water for the hikers. Keep having fun!

[@jasonjones5213]

Congrats on 900 miles.Rain is a love hate thing when you're hiking.

[@danielfegley2735]

Climbing the rocks is half the fun , I love the tower in the middle of the pit cool climbing challenge, I'm liking all the great views and water falls , snake totally non poisonous just push it aside with your walking pole

[@1z1zmike]

Congratulations on reaching 900 miles!🙂🙏

[@chaposmith7075]

Wow 900 miles.. Omg.. You are almost there.. Yaay.. 😁😎🙏🙏

[@traildust1189]

Hang in there, yes all that rain can get to you, but not just you others as well. Keep your head up and enjoy what your doing. Oh yes one more thing, that last one to two miles can be tough.

[@sledneck7398]

Congrats on 900! Hang in there Honey Bee!🐝

[@0HARE]

Glad to see you got the tent up before the rain started. That was good luck and fortunate timing. Wondering what’s up with your finger tips. Never seen anything like that. I continue to be amazed by our daily elevation gain & loss. That’s a tremendous amount of work going up & down. Happy Camping

[@stone8654]

Honeybee Congrats on 900 Miles! Go 🍯🐝 Go! 🥾👍🏼

[@1z1zmike]

Lovely morning view!🙂🙏

[@Self_Proppelled]

I would think rain is the number one reason people don't finish. I sincerely hope it doesn't get to you like that. You're doing so well. I'm so looking forward to a joyful video from the summit of Katahdin. Those were really nice views by the way. They only get better too. Wait till you see the Whites!

[@sarahlane-ayers3654]

Jesse! You are rocking it!!!!!!

[@19stoney64]

Congrats on 900! Yippee!

[@ethelip5239]

I’m picturing her friends canoeing through the storm ⛈ .. She might beat them thru the Shennies!..

[@kaysheffield9010]

Hang in there. You’re doing great!

[@jessicaimes5178]

I am not sure how far your videos are off of your actual progress but if you need anything (or have a specific request for something good!) when you get to PA, please let me know. I am fairly close to the trail in the southern and central part of the state and if I can make it work with my kids schedules, I will try to get you what you need! We’ve been watching since you started, can’t wait to see if you try the half gallon challenge!

[@admirableawesome2317]

I saw 15 bear thru there in 3 days. soooooo many bear there. its wild!

[@nymph40]

Ironically I drank 3 beers in 15 days

[@kozmiczian]

. . . Show the Trail, more . . . 😉 Ya gotta love the manicured trail in SNP. btw . . . VA is so long, you get what hikers' call the 'Virginia Blues' . . . Ya gotta dig hard, here. MD is the goal.

[@essephenn1517]

You’re doing great; 900 miles. Having a hard roof over your head seems great until you’re sharing it with crowds of wet, dripping, sometimes loud people. It’s a bummer when the waysides are closed; only one was open when I did SNP. You’re into the “easier”section of your hike for a while. Enjoy!

[@stephengarfield4691]

I have a suggestion for you. When you point your camera at the scenic vista, tell us what we are looking at. Tell us what you see, and smell, and feel in a place. There is more to hiking than miles and food. People and places are more interesting than miles and snacks.

[@gypsywind43]

Hey ... Cornbread's Dad and Pack mule..we haven't saw y'all in weeks...we around at mile 1167..

[@Maybe_Jessie]

Wow you guys are killing it!! I miss running into y’all!

[@btcruiser]

I'm not a doctor, but your hands look like what I get every Spring - Dyshidrosis. How do I combat it? A Salicylic cream like CeraVe and/or hydrocortisone cream/liquid like Scalpicin.

[@brianm9282]

Rinse the affected fingers in apple cider vinegar.

[@mykemcc1]

Fingers are either or both from humidity or a gluten (oats, wheat, rye, barley) intolerance.

[@Jack-uy6tc]

whats making you nervous

[@runningrock124]

900! ^___^

[@TroggyTrog]

Speaking as someone with a mold allergy, please do me a tiny favor and replace your water bottle weekly. You can drop your old Smart Water bottle in the garbage and grab a new one every town stop. Don't wait so long to the point it looks that grody. Ewww. I'm just thinking of the hives I'd get just being in proximity to that bottle.

[@TroggyTrog]

Btw, the microplastics that flake off into your potable water from reusing a bottle and squeezing it over and over, should be enough reason alone to replace the bottle as often as you can. It's very hard for the human body to eliminate such toxins once in the system.

[@TroggyTrog]

But on a cheery note, those bunnies were plentiful and adorable!

[@jefflemberg645]

Stop biting your pruny fingers miss.

[@williamskellyr]

Moisture-Associated Skin Damage (MASD): is an umbrella term for four types of skin problems caused by prolonged exposure to moisture. Factors that can cause or worsen MASD are: excessive stress on the skin, such as friction or pressure (carrying trekking poles all day) and humidity (welcome to the AT in June). Suggested Treatment: An ointment should be applied to the skin to act as a protective barrier, you should try to keep skin clean and dry, and if possible reduce any pressure or friction to the areas (pack the trekking poles unless you need them) What Kind of Ointment?: Petrolatum-based barrier ointments are popular for the prevention and management of MASD. Made with 100% pure petrolatum, Vaseline Healing Jelly is probably the least expensive and readily available (at any pharmacy, grocery, gas station) When to Use?: Apply to feet, hands, and finger tips, nightly, before you go to sleep (so right after you record your nightly video segment) Bonus: Also works great for chaffing. 900 Miles is no small accomplishment. You're doing fantastic! As for your "mental game", you have to STOP focusing on the 20, 21, 22 mile day or focusing on the elevation gain/loss. The night before, look at the map, note your next destination(s) for water (necessary) and for camp the next night (required) - and that's it. Sleep on it, get up, break camp and go get it! Repeat.